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Alternate Name Indicator in Search Results

šŸ“‹ Summary

When a search matches a game’s alternate/alias title rather than its primary title, visually indicate this in the UI so users know the result was found via an alternate name.


šŸŽÆ Feature Overview

  • If a search term matches an Alternate Name:

    • Show a small ā€œAlso known asā€ indicator on the result.

    • Provide a quick way to view the exact alias matched (e.g., tooltip or subtitle).

  • Apply consistently across LaunchBox (Desktop) and Big Box search.

  • Non-intrusive, fast feedback (no delay/hover lag).


šŸ›  Example Use Case

  • User searches ā€œBiohazardā€ and finds Resident Evil.

  • The result shows a subtle note: Matched by alternate name: ā€œBiohazardā€ā€”either as an instant tooltip on the box, or a secondary line in the Game Details header.


šŸ“¦ Benefits

  • Clarity: Users immediately understand why a result appeared.

  • Discovery: Highlights useful aliases/regional titles (JP/EU/US naming).

  • Confidence: Reduces confusion in large libraries with many regional or historical names.


šŸ’” Notes

  • Keep the indicator lightweight and theme-friendly (e.g., a small ā€œAKAā€ badge or subtitle).

  • Consider a search setting to toggle alias highlighting on/off for power users.

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  • AstroBob changed status to Open To Community
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    Oct 13, 2025

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    Hi there!

    Thanks so much for submitting this request and for taking the time to explain your use case — that context is always super helpful.

    I’ve gone ahead and fleshed out the main idea using the info you provided, and I’m opening it up to the community for further discussion and feedback. Please let me know if this fleshed-out version doesn’t match your original intended request.

    Feel free to let me know if you have any extra thoughts, examples, or edge cases you think might be relevant!

    Cheers,
    The LaunchBox team

  • EazyCheeze1978

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    Oct 13, 2025

    Alternate name notification on search

    If we search for a game name and it turns out that the name is not the primary one (thus not shown in the text overlay on the game’s cover), but the game is found anyway - while this could be argued that it’s intuitive to know, it might be handy to know on the GUI that what we searched for is an Alternate Name for that game. Either an instant-pop (as opposed to a few seconds) tooltip when we mouse over the game (if the Game Details page is closed), or a dynamic alteration of the Game Details title: ā€œGame Nameā€(line below: [found by Alternate Name search])ā€ or some such.

  • EazyCheeze1978

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    Oct 11, 2025

    Example snip from the eXoDOS collection - The first Settlers game - simply known as ā€œThe Settlersā€ in many regions - is known in others, including the US, as ā€œSerf City: Life is Feudalā€ - I did not know this (could not put two and two together, somehow! Oops!) without consulting with the community for this AMAZING project - and I’m thinking some others might have this issue as well, hence my request.